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Pre-purchase roof survey in Wickham, West Berkshire
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Wickham, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
What we can’t see
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Wickham
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
Pre-purchase roof survey in Wickham
Buying a home is a big commitment, and the roof is one of the costliest parts to put right. A pre-purchase roof survey looks at it closely before you are tied in. We check the slates or tiles, the ridges and valleys, the flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the roof space where it is safe to get in. You get a report with photos. We survey the roof space, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about worn or lifted lead flashings and loose pots and cracked flaunching.
Older buildings in small places like Wickham may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Wickham (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Wickham?
The fixings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles do. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, yet the nails holding it rust and let slates slide. That kind of wear is common on older roofs.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Flashings that have lifted or split
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Swithin, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Will the report include photos?
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
If you want quotes for the work, roofers can work from the report. They’ll see exactly what we found, and where, so each quote covers the same ground.
Keep the loft ventilated. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up, wetting timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents so air can move.
Checking the roof from the ground
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Roof area
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Anything about access we should know
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The property’s address and postcode
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Wickham: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Wickham?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is Wickham in the area you cover?
Yes, Wickham is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain does not normally stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions are not right we will arrange another day with you.
Towns and villages near Wickham
What else we do in Wickham
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Wickham
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Benham Park, about 3.7 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Wickham. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own a rental within reach of Kintbury station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Wickham is about 6 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Wickham for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across West Berkshire. We also survey roofs in Reading.
We cover every part of RG20 for pre-purchase roof surveys. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Welford Road, Baydon Road and Mant Close or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Easton (1 mile east), Weston (1 mile north), Clapton (1 mile south-west), East Shefford (2 miles north) and Shefford Woodlands (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Newbury (6 miles south-east), Thatcham (8 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles south-east), Hungerford (4 miles south-west), Lambourn (6 miles north-west) and Shaw (6 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Wickham
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Five Bells pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Kintbury station, about 3 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Hamstead Marshall 3 (3.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Wickham includes Sole Common Pond.
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It usually takes about one to two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. In a hamlet or village like Wickham, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed ahead of time.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from ground level and from vantage points.
- Inside, we check the loft space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
Before we arrive
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Getting a price
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.